Let's Use A Foot Switch; Connecting The Foot Switch - Boss Dr. Rhythm DR-3 Owner's Manual

Let's Use a Foot Switch

You can use a foot switch (such as the optional FS-5U) to start and
stop performances and switch verses (p. 23). This is convenient, as
it allows you to switch the Patterns with your foot.
You can connect up to two foot switches.

Connecting the Foot Switch

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Connect the foot switch to the FOOT SW jack on the
rear panel.
fig.QS-14
White
Start/Stop
( )
Performance
When Connecting Two Foot Switches
With the factory settings, foot switches connected using the plug
with a white ring are used for starting and stopping
performances, and foot switches connected using the plug with a
red ring are used for switching verses.
PCS-31: Option
Red
(Switching Verses)
NOTE
To prevent malfunction and/
or damage to speakers or other
devices, always turn down the
volume, and turn off the
power on all devices before
connecting a foot switch.
NOTE
A special PCS-31 cable
(optional) is required when
connecting two foot switches.
When connecting the foot
switch (the optional FS-5U) to
the FOOT SW jack, set the
polarity switch as shown in the
following figure.
Polarity Switch
You can change the foot switch
functions. For more details,
refer to "Assigning Functions
to the Foot Switch" (p. 49).
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